Eladi Bati (also spelled Eladi Vati or Eladi Gutika) is a traditional Ayurvedic polyherbal medicine primarily used to provide relief from cough, cold, sore throat, and various respiratory and gastric issues. It is available in tablet form and often consumed as a lozenge to soothe the throat.
Key Uses and Benefits
Eladi Bati is used to address a wide range of conditions:
- Respiratory Health: Relieves cough (both dry and productive), cold, bronchitis, asthma, and hoarseness of voice.
- Throat Care: Provides instant relief from sore throat, itching, and helps in keeping the throat healthy and clear.
- Digestive and Gastric Issues: Aids in digestion, relieves abdominal pain, vomiting, hiccups, nausea, and excessive thirst.
- Other Conditions: Traditionally indicated for fever, dizziness, certain bleeding disorders (like nasal bleeding), spleen enlargement, and gout.
Key Ingredients
The formulation typically includes a blend of natural herbs and ingredients:
- Ela (Cardamom): Helps leave the mouth and breath feeling fresh.
- Tvakpatra (Bay leaf) & Tvak (Cinnamon): Known for their aromatic and medicinal properties.
- Pippali (Long Pepper): Used to address cough and cold symptoms.
- Yashtimadhu (Mulethi or Licorice): A demulcent that soothes the throat.
- Kharjura (Date palm) & Draksha/Munakka (Raisins): Provide nutrition and good taste.
- Sita/Mishri (Sugar): Often included as a base or sweetener.
How to Use
The dosage and method of consumption may vary depending on the specific product and manufacturer:
- Dosage: The general recommendation is to take 1-2 tablets, 2-3 times a day.
- Application: The tablets can be sucked as a lozenge in throat problems or taken with milk/honey as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety and Side Effects
- Eladi Bati is generally considered safe f